Project: Akhetaten - Phase One

[Armageddon]

Cobra once again began speaking after hearing Nova's questions.

"Well Nova, the rear part of the engine is actually free floating and kept within tolerance by the secondary shield generation system and the forces generated by the core during operation."

He paused to bring up several simulations on the main screen in the meeting room.

"As you can see, the drive has passed simulations and small scale tests and is showing that it can meet spec. The fact that the primary drive core itself is not actually connected could be considered an advantage." He paused to bring up several destruction simulations. In the case of a failure of core containment the rear part of the drive system has been designed to disconnect and push away to a safe distance. This will either save the ship/crew or reduce the cost of repairs.

Also, in the case of core depletion/machinery wear out the core and drive system can be easily accessed just by cutting power to the drive while in a shipyard, rather than a costly refit that includes disassembly of a large part of the rear of the vessel."

Cobra paused again to make sure they had both received their copies of the schematics and simulations.

"It is good to know that all of the components have been ordered on schedule and you are agreeable with the design. By your leave Cobra, Commodore we will begin laying down the frame of the ship."

Cobra once again sat down and waited for the others in the meeting to speak.